Lift Richmond Park

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Unique reference number 136208 Inspection date 09/07/2009 Inspector Hilary Elizabeth Tierney

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Type of setting Childminder This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Introduction

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under Sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of the registered early years provision. ‘Early years provision’ refers to provision regulated by Ofsted for children from birth to 31 August following their fifth birthday (the early years age group). The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and welfare, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Introduction

The provider must provide a copy of this report to all parents with children at the setting where reasonably practicable. The provider must provide a copy of the report to any other person who asks for one, but may charge a fee for this service (The Childcare (Inspection) Regulations 2008 regulations 9 and 10).

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Introduction

The setting also makes provision for children older than the early years age group which is registered on the voluntary and/or compulsory part(s) of the Childcare Register. This report does not include an evaluation of that provision, but a comment about compliance with the requirements of the Childcare Register is included in Annex B. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Description of the childminding

The childminder was registered in 1994. She is registered on the Early Years Register and on the compulsory and voluntary parts of the Childcare Register. The childminder lives with her husband and son aged 17 years in the residential area of Bradley Stoke, South Gloucestershire. The downstairs rooms of the house are used for childminding and a bedroom upstairs is used when children require a rest. There is a fully enclosed garden for outside play.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder is registered to care for a maximum of six children under eight years at any one time, of whom no more than three may be in the early years age range. She is currently minding four children in this age group. She attends the local playgroup, toddler group, takes children to the local library, the park and shops.

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Description of the childminding

The childminder has completed Developing Childminding Practice course and child protection training.

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Overall effectiveness of the early years provision

Overall the quality of the provision is good. Children are settled, confident and happy in the childminder's home. Children progress well in all areas of learning and are included and treated equally by the childminder. She is calm and caring in her approach with the children. There is a good partnership with parents and detailed information is shared. The childminder has made a good start on self-evaluation and is able to identify areas of improvement.

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further?

To further improve the early years provision the registered person should:

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further?

 develop further the safeguarding children policy so that it includes a procedure to be followed in the event of an allegation being made against a member of the household  develop the links between sensitive observational assessments and general planning of activities, to include children’s interests, so they inform and help meet all children’s individual needs

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provision

Children are safeguarded well and the childminder has in place detailed risk assessments that help keep children safe when in the home and on outings. Fire drills are practised with children regularly and records kept. All necessary hazards around the home have been minimised and the security of the premises is good. The childminder is clear about safeguarding children and she is clear about procedures to follow in the event of having a concern about a child in her care. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 Clearly written policies and procedures contribute to the smooth running of the setting, however, the safeguarding children policy does not include a procedure to follow in the event of having an allegation being made against a member of the household.

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provision

Clear accident and medication records are kept and shared with parents and all written parental permissions are in place. The childminder is clear about procedures to follow to minimise the spread of infection. She encourages children to wash their hands with soap and water before meals. The childminder has good nappy changing procedures in place and was observed cleaning the mat between children and wearing gloves when changing them. Children have healthy snacks and meals prepared by the childminder daily and she is aware of any dietary needs and meets them well.

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provision

There is a good partnership with parents. They comment about the childminder's professional attitude, kindness towards the children and the use of daily diaries. Verbal information is regularly shared with them on collection as well as the use of two-way daily diaries. Policies and procedures are shared with them. The childminder has made a start on self-evaluation and is able to discuss areas she has identified for improvement.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children have settled very quickly with the childminder and interactions between them and the childminder are very good. They have access to a balanced range of resources that are easily accessible for all children. The older children show care and concern for the younger children giving them cuddles when they get up from a sleep. Children are well behaved, polite and well occupied. They understand the rules of the home and respond well to the calm, caring positive approach of the childminder.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

Children were observed playing with bricks, making towers and proudly showing off their work to the childminder who praised them for their efforts. Children enjoy looking at books together and alone, the childminder when reading stories ensures she includes the youngest children. Children take part in a range of activities that promote their learning and development. They develop their creative development through role play and craft activities. They have good opportunities to explore the world around them through outings around the local areas including a farm. Children have good opportunities to fresh air and exercise through garden play. They are able to develop their language skills through good interactions with the childminder as they play. For example, older children and the childminder were seen playing lotto. There were lovely interactions as they talked about the pictures and the conversation developed to what children have and do at home.

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The quality and standards of the early years provision

The childminder has started to use observations and assessments to help identify children's next steps, however she has not yet fully linked these to children's interests and the general planning of activities. This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

The key inspection judgements and what they mean

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Annex A: record of inspection judgements

Grade 1 is Outstanding: this aspect of the provision is of exceptionally high quality Grade 2 is Good: this aspect of the provision is strong Grade 3 is Satisfactory: this aspect of the provision is sound Grade 4 is Inadequate: this aspect of the provision is not good enough

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of children in the Early Years Foundation Stage?

How well does the provision promote inclusive practice? 2 The capacity of the provision to maintain continuous improvement.

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Foundation Stage led and managed?

How effective is the setting’s self-evaluation, including the steps taken to promote improvement? How well does the setting work in partnership with parents and others? How well are children safeguarded? 2

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

How well are children helped to stay safe? 2 How well are children helped to be healthy? 2 How well are children helped to enjoy and achieve? 2 How well are children helped to make a positive contribution? How well are children helped develop skills that will contribute to their future economic well-being?

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Years Foundation Stage promoted?

procedures set out in the guidance available from Ofsted’s website: www.ofsted.gov.uk This inspection was carried out under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the compulsory part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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Annex B: the Childcare Register

The provider confirms that the requirements of the voluntary part of the Childcare Register are: Met

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